How to pronounce refinishing
Say it like ree-FIN-ih-shing. Refinishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- ree
- FIN
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refinishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of refinishing
American and British speakers say refinishing in essentially the same way: /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-FIN-ih-shing.
What does refinishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of refinish How to pronounce refinish
Words that rhyme with refinishing
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Questions about saying refinishing
How do you pronounce refinishing?
Say ree-FIN-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refinishing?
Refinishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: ree · FIN · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say refinishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.